National Bagel Day, celebrated annually on January 15th, is the perfect excuse to gather your friends and family for a delicious and memorable bagel brunch party. Bagels are versatile, crowd-pleasing, and easy to customize, making them a hit for any gathering. Or if you just really love bagels, make them the theme of your next event. Whether it is a bridal shower, thank you party, engagement party or baby shower a bagel bar using Something Borrowed KC’s rental items will be fun and easy to create!

Start by inviting your guests with fun, bagel-themed invitations. Use puns like “It’s Hole-y Delicious! Join Us for a Bagel Brunch” or use one of our fun invitation templates available on our sister website 1 Mom Against Money. You can go digital with online invitation platforms or get creative with handmade paper invites shaped like bagels. Make sure to include the date, time, location, and any special requests like dietary preferences.

The highlight of your party will be the bagel bar using our donut stands to create a fun vertical look. Offer a variety of bagels and an array of toppings so guests can create their perfect bites. Here are some ideas:

• Classic options: Plain, sesame, poppy seed, everything, and whole wheat
• Specialty options: Asiago, cinnamon raisin, chocolate, pumpernickel, and gluten-free options

• Cream cheeses: Plain, herbed, scallion, berry, and vegan varieties
• Other spreads: Butter, jam, hummus, avocado, and nut butters

• Proteins: Smoked salmon, turkey, bacon, prosciutto, and hard-boiled eggs
• Vegetables: Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, capers, and arugula
• Extras: Fresh herbs, honey, olives, and pickles

Don’t forget to include a sweet bagel station with toppings like Nutella, banana slices, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for dessert bagels!

Set up your bagel bar buffet-style. Use tiered trays, wood layering boxes, Donut stands, and clear bowls to present the bagels and toppings in an organized and visually appealing way. Label everything clearly with small chalkboards or printable signs so guests know what they’re choosing.

Turn your space into a bagel lover’s paradise with creative decorations:

• Table Setting: Use brown kraft paper as a table runner and write fun bagel facts (see some interesting facts above) or topping ideas with chalk markers.
• Centerpieces: Fill clear vases with mini bagels for a quirky touch or use fresh flowers in colors that match your theme.
• Wall Decor: Hang banners with bagel-themed sayings like “Hole-y Goodness” or “Spread the Love.”
• Photo Booth: Create a photo corner with bagel-themed props like cardboard bagels, cream cheese tubs, and funny signs. Our pallet walls make a great backdrop for photobooths!

Pallet Backdrop Wall-$50

10 inch Tall Clear Glass Vases Candle Holders Set of 12 – $28

 

Pair your bagel spread with a variety of beverages. Coffee and tea are brunch staples, but you can also add:

• Freshly squeezed juices
• Mimosas and Bloody Marys
• Flavored waters infused with fruits or herbs

To take things up a notch you could serve drinks on one of our champagne walls!

While the food will be the star, adding a few activities can make the event even more enjoyable:

• Bagel Trivia: Test your guests’ knowledge with fun facts about bagels. (We’ve included a few below).
• DIY Bagel Kits: Provide small boxes and let guests assemble their own bagel kits to take home.
• Bagel Art: Let kids (or adults!) decorate cardboard bagels with markers and stickers.

• Prepare as much as you can the night before to reduce stress.
• Keep dietary restrictions in mind by offering gluten-free and vegan options.
• Encourage mingling by setting up the food and drink stations in different areas.
• Have takeout boxes ready so guests can pack up leftovers.

National Bagel Day is the ultimate opportunity to gather loved ones and enjoy a bagel-filled celebration. With a well-planned spread, creative decorations, and a touch of fun, your bagel brunch party will be a hole-in-one. So, grab your favorite bagels and get ready to celebrate in style!